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Do you need to buy a new phone when moving to Thailand, or can you use a local SIM card?

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Yea probably, they don't use tin cans and string like in US. Only a world class 5G network

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How can I demonstrate having 800,000 baht in a Thai bank for my visa application without being able to open a bank account in Thailand?

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@Jan *****************

I'll head over to K-bank or whoever is open at airport plaza tomorrow to see if I can open one and report back to see if times have really changed. So much doom and 3rd hand accounts spread around

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How can I demonstrate having 800,000 baht in a Thai bank for my visa application without being able to open a bank account in Thailand?

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@Nigel *************

You can, it just boils down to the bank manager of the day and the lucky dip of what documents they want. I had no issues last year on a visa exemption with Krungsri.

Bangkok outright refused, others tried the same bank and got told no.

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What are the best areas to live, job opportunities, and tips for expats moving to Bangkok for a cyber security position?

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Don't over plan it a year in advance. Live here for a few months on a tourist visa and see what happens. Very likely Bangkok will not be the ultimate place you want to live.

As stated, it's far easier for you to find a Thai Wife and remote job than to get a local job for a Thai company.

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What are the best investment options for a couple of thousand USD in Thailand?

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@Christopher ************

Sounds like a good opportunity to short it then!

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What should I do if I've lost my passport and can't extend my Thai visa before it expires?

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Why are so many people losing their passports?

Put them in your suitcase at the hotel. Carry a photocopy and pictures on your phone.

DO NOT CARRY YOUR PASSPORT IN PUBLIC!!!

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Is an international driving license accepted in Thailand or is it often considered invalid?

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If the IDP document is not valid then you may have just learnt a valuable lesson.

Chiang Mai police are renowned for not having any tolerance for foreigners which in other cities you'd get away with

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Is an international driving license accepted in Thailand or is it often considered invalid?

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We're your endorsements correct and did you have the main original plastic card licence?

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What are the best cities to fly to for a one-day visa run from Thailand to get a 30-day stamp?

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KL if you don't want to leave the airport.

Otherwise Penang for a week to relax.

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